2017

It was a little less than a year ago that Hong Konger Lisa Odell became acutely aware of the sheer volume of plastic waste mounting in her own household. More specifically, she suddenly realized she was throwing the rubbish out daily.…
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Stepping into the Kind Kitchen at Green Common's Central location, the aroma of hamburgers wafts through the air. The chargrilled scent of juicy ground beef is so enticing, I find myself longing for a Protein Style burger with Animal…
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In April's Scoop: Are vegans savings the world? The horrific side of salmon farming. What is rainforest-free fashion? And the world's first avocado bar has finally arrived...
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How did yoga enter your life? You could say that I'm the new yogi on the block when it comes to teaching in Hong Kong. After practicing yoga for over a decade in Vancouver where I grew up, I finally decided to complete my teacher…
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When Olive Wong Chui noticed the abrasive redness on her niece's chubby baby cheeks, she got down to work. As the founder of an all natural beauty brand, the UCLA alum knew a thing or two about maintaining healthy skin; her mother was a …
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How did yoga enter your life? My mother's recent death was my last push to truly embrace yoga as a profession: I completed my 200YRT Holistic Yoga Therapist training. This helped me to create a space for self-healing, which cured my…
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In a perfect world, I live in a home filled with TREE.  Stepping off the elevators on the 28th floor of Horizon Plaza, the strong, earthy aroma of wood captures my senses: it's intoxicatingly fresh and wholesomely restorative. As my eyes…
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No one wants to bother with complicated on a lazy Sunday morning. But nothing says Sunday like a breakfast of pancakes. Pancakes tend to be seen as decadent but they can be a nutritional powerhouse. This recipe is super easy (we're talking…
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As spring has sprung, the rise in temperature (and humidity) has us wanting to shed out of our winter garbs and be out OM-ing in the sunshine, trail running with friends, and dancing while the days are long. In tune with health and fitness…
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Online butcher Emma Pike gave up meat and dairy cold turkey (!) after a friend challenged her. Below is the second installment in her hilarious, honest and heart-warming diary (read Part 1 here).  Day 8: Coke Zero Is But A Dream It's…
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With the advent of knowledge surrounding the importance of buying organic (from organic nutrition, to organic beauty, and organic cotton - remember when we told you that conventional cotton is one of the world's dirtiest crops?!), it comes…
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Here today, gone tomorrow. Wait. Or did they just move down the block?! New restaurant openings, relaunches, and relocations is the norm in Hong Kong. Some of your favorite healthy eats have expanded their locations, a couple have moved to…
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Are you feeling uninspired by your current workout? How do you switch up the monotony of a conventional workout? Sometimes, thinking outside the box is the best way to get motivated and lucky for us, Hong Kong is home to a flock of new…
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As one of the world's most famed culinary capitals, Hong Kong is home to thousands of restaurants. Between our 87 Michelin-starred restaurants, exquisite upscale dining, traditional Chinese eateries, trendy pop-up cafes, and glorious…
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Online butcher Emma Pike gave up meat and dairy cold turkey (!) after a friend challenged her. Below is her hilarious, honest and heart-warming diary.  Ever thought about how vegetarians and vegans live without meat? I hadn't really…
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The Athleisure look that graced the runway in anticipation for spring/summer came in bold and hot. From DKNY's sexy sport-tech hoodies to Versace's color block tracksuits, the athletic + leisure standard have become staples in our wardrobe.…
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Recently I was at Chek Lap Kok going through security when my husband started to lament about the lack of healthy eats available at the Hong Kong International Airport. I gave him a solemn nod, but once we collected our…
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Growing up, my mother was (and still very much is) my queen. I idolized her (and still do). She was beautiful, vivacious and had this "hustle hard" mentality that I adopted early on in life. She hardly went on holidays and was defined by…
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Nestled in Central on the mad dash of Des Voeux Road, the seemingly innocuous Wincome Centre beckons and a coveted workout craze shared by the likes of American celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston and former (but forever in…
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Down Elgin Street's lively lunchtime rush, there's an electrifying Latin soundtrack currently pulsating Shakira towards Peel Street. As if luring ravenous bystanders inside their abode to the upbeat rhythm of salsa and merengue, it is…
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Life in Hong Kong can wreak havoc on your body from the continuous pavement pounding to the long hours at of typing with hunched shoulders, or to the many extreme gym session we endure. What better way to work out those nasty knots and free…
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